"Ozempic shows us why we cannot trust this corporate feminism: It is a feminism of aesthetics and individualism and commercial opportunism, not of political commitment. As soon as the cruel honesty of capitalism tells Mattel that it’s in their best interest to do so, they’ll leave feminist Barbie behind, the same way they abandoned the plus-size models and the body positive photoshoots."
While not new, Southwest's "customer-of-size" policy is back in the spotlight, echoing the growing need for clearer plus-size passenger protocols as Americans expand and airplane seats shrink.
Award-winning science journalist Taubes follows his Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007) with this eminently more reader-friendly explanation of the dangers of dietary carbohydrates.
States w/highest obesity prevalence among adults (35%+):
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
“Fructose is unique in resetting ATP levels to a lower level in the cell as a consequence of suppressing mitochondrial function, while blocking the replacement of ATP from fat.”
“obesity is a disorder of energy metabolism, in which there is low usable energy (ATP) in the setting of elevated total energy. This leads to metabolic effects independent of excess energy while the excess energy drives weight gain.”
"Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor (GLP-1R) agonists are hugely effective in the treatment of obesity." This paper reviews their origin (treatment of diabetes type 2) and mechanisms of action.
“This is the first report that showed the efficacy of methionine restriction to reverse old-age-induced obesity.” Obesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesity in mice. A recent study published in the journal Aging found that restricting the a
Childhood obesity rates among elementary students at Redondo Beach public schools are lower than they were 16 years ago, the Beach Cities Health District announced this week....
Because of the similarities between people and horses, research on diagnostics and treatments for metabolic conditions could provide health benefits to both species.
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.
The story of the current generation of anti-obesity drugs from early failures with leptin & ghrelin told by one of its pioneers, Matthias Tschöp. A new podcast project, you can listen to "#Obesity is a brain disease" by scrolling down at the link below. https://www.pioneercampus.org
ICYMI: Isa Cueto's beautiful story from last week is about so much more than an obesity clinic for kids.
It's about changing the way adults and kids think and talk about weight and health, about the hard choices you make with $27 in your pocket, about being a parent, and about being a kid.
Beyond Wegovy: Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs end obesity?
Wegovy and Ozempic have made headlines, but a new wave of more effective drugs like Mounjaro
Most people hadn’t heard of semaglutide to treat type 2 diabetes around a decade ago under the brand name Ozempic.
Then, in 2021, it was approved in the US as a weight-loss aid under the name Wegovy. The medicine can cause people to lose a whopping 15 per cent of their body weight.
Industrially processed pizzas, cereals, and convenience foods are responsible for a host of diseases. Policymakers and doctors need to lead the food fight.
New Study Reveals: Methionine Restriction Could Reverse Old-Age Obesity (scitechdaily.com)
“This is the first report that showed the efficacy of methionine restriction to reverse old-age-induced obesity.” Obesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesity in mice. A recent study published in the journal Aging found that restricting the a
Obesity in Redondo Beach K-5 students lower than 16 years ago (www.dailybreeze.com)
Childhood obesity rates among elementary students at Redondo Beach public schools are lower than they were 16 years ago, the Beach Cities Health District announced this week....
Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies (theconversation.com)
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.
It’s Time to End the Tyranny of Ultra-Processed Food (www.wired.com)
Industrially processed pizzas, cereals, and convenience foods are responsible for a host of diseases. Policymakers and doctors need to lead the food fight.